Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-15
IELTS Writing Task 1 question
The plans below show the site of a farm in 1950 and the same site today.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Student answer (Band 6.0)
The map chart below illustrates the changes have been made in Beechwood farm since 1950 to till today.
Overall, the Beechwood farm is improvised with adding some outdoor activities and amenities such as the camping field, solar panels and so on.
In 1950, the Beechwood farm used to provide some edible products like fruits and vegetable between the river and track. There was various parts that were utilized as barn, farmhouse and chickens on the corner of south-east side. The wide spread area was only for sheeps in north-east side along with the huge bridge on the opposite side.
These days, firstly, the track is converted into the road with the new facilities of the vehicle parking on the north and east side of the farm which connected with the road. Secondly, the sheep area is totally demolished and separated it among camping zone in the centre and installing solar panels in the corner for the electricity on the north-east side.The four sections like soft fruits, vegetables, chickens and the farmhouse remained untouched. But the new farm shop is build with the fruit trees for commercial purpose. Not only this, the barn area replaced with the holiday cottages and barn shifted on the sharp edge side of the road between chickens and vegetables.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.0 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0
The response covers all key features of the maps, including the conversion of the track to a road, the addition of amenities, and the removal of the sheep area. The overview is present, though it is slightly simplistic. The main features are identified, and comparisons are made between the 1950 and current states. However, some descriptions lack precision; for instance, the location of the new barn is described as the 'sharp edge side of the road,' which is vague. To reach a higher band, ensure that spatial relationships are described with greater clarity and that the overview highlights the most significant trends, such as the shift from agricultural production to commercial/leisure use.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The response is logically organized, with a clear introduction, overview, and body paragraphs focusing on the past and present. Cohesive devices such as 'In 1950', 'These days', 'firstly', and 'secondly' are used to guide the reader. However, the use of linking words is sometimes mechanical, and there are instances where the flow is slightly disjointed, such as the transition between the description of the sheep area and the farm shop. Paragraphing is used appropriately, but the internal cohesion within the final paragraph could be improved to better connect the various changes described.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, with terms like 'amenities', 'commercial purpose', and 'demolished' used correctly. However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice and collocation, such as 'improvised' (which means to create something spontaneously, rather than improved) and 'sharp edge side'. The phrase 'edible products like fruits and vegetable' is slightly unnatural. To improve, focus on using more precise terminology for map descriptions, such as 'redeveloped', 'transformed', or 'situated', and ensure that collocations are accurate to convey the intended meaning clearly.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0
The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'changes have been made... to till today', 'the wide spread area was only for sheeps' (sheep is an uncountable noun), and 'the new farm shop is build' (should be 'built'). While these errors do not impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. To improve, pay closer attention to subject-verb agreement, verb tenses (ensuring consistency when describing past vs. present), and the correct use of passive voice, which is essential for describing map changes.
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